Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89

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[–]makesyoudownvote 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Not actually true even though it's a commonly accepted story. Technically it wasn't even the first interracial kiss on Star Trek, let alone on TV.

Also it was supposed to be with Leonard Nimoy in the script, but Shatner demanded it be with him instead.

[–]CreditKnifeMan 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Shatner loves the alien strange.